Hula Nails

Time Out says

Details

Users say
(13)

4 out of 5 stars

Time Out says

Georgiana Amador worked at Mac for many years, which might explain why, when opening her own beauty parlour in Clerkenwell, she took a full-colour approach: an antidote to MAC’s trademark all-black packaging and decor. Hula’s boudoir style beauty rooms are gloriously decked out in Hawaian wallcoverings, with plush velvet sofas and burlesque flourishes (airbrush tans are dried off with a feathery fan, while beauticians have a distinctly Dita Von Teese air about them). The salon specialises in luxurious grooming rather than skincare – so customers can come here for chocolate lycon waxes that leave a trace of glitter on the skin, and super-longlasting bio gel manicures, rather than facials and massages. Nail treatments take place in the window of the parlour, so you can gossip as you watch the media types go by, while waxes and spray tans are in cosily decked-out backrooms. Despite only just opening, there is a good buzz about the place, probably due to a solid fanbase garnered from Hula Nails’s initial months as excellent mobile beauticians. Now it’s their clients’ turns to do the travelling – and it looks like they’re very happy to do so.

"title"

I've been coming here for 2 years and I love it. As soon as you walk in you're whisked into a dreamland of glamour. The staff are so lovely and I always feel pampered and so proud of my nails after a visit!

I cannot recommend this salon highly enough. I have been a regular client at Hula Nails for over a year now and its always such a treat. George and the girls are so lovely and always make you feel welcome and totally pampered. Get down there ASAP if you haven't already been.

Love this place for waxing (haven't had any other treatments). Great service, and absolutely love the decor. The girls treat you like they've known you for years, which may not suit everyone as can come across as a bit brusque, but I absolutely love it

The only redeeming feature of this place is the waxing girl, who is professional and knows exactly how to administer a pain-free bikini wax.. Great decor but rude and un-attentive owner/manager.
Average manicures (but good waxing): all fur coat and no knickers.

I would not recommend this place. I was a regular customer (largely as it is very close to my office and convenient), however I turned up 6 minutes late for my last appointment and they refused to see me.. They take a deposit on booking appointments and would not return it. I was astounded by how patronising and inflexible they were. The place is also very expensive for what it is. Since my bad experience, I have also spoken to a couple of friends who have been to hula nails - all of them say that they no longer go to hula as the staff attitude is so awful, and they have had similarly bad experiences. Will not be going back..

Very nice decor,and all girly dolly attitude,but big BUT !Staff will leave you alone forever,while you waiting for your appointment that already very very late....welll....most of the manicure girls not pro at all...its like painting your nails at home..1mm from cuticle! ...lashes.....still home service...like your friend did it too you..half of my extensions was poking my eyes all b day...i couldn't sleep because its just simply haven't been done properly ...pls don't be attracted by the layout...because thats only what they have...

I always rely on Time Out for advice and they didn't disappoint with this salon. I just moved to London and was nervous of finding a new waxing salon as I have had bad experiences before. The hot wax was brilliant. As well as all the treatments (I was there for nearly 3 hours), the staff gave me advice on restaurants and other things to do in London. Very helpful.

Hula, amazing atmospere, I went there for hair exstention and I am very happy with the result but I have to say that I went there on Friday afternoon and I've been offered a nice cocktail and the air was full of positive feelings and relax, customers and staff chatting friendly and a lot of relaxing chats, this is the place you feel always welcome. Thanks Hula